Container with cover lock

Abstract

A container comprising a box body defining an interior and having a ledge extending inwardly over the interior. A cover is selectively positionable over the interior and the ledge and a locking flap secured to the cover is adapted for positioning in an aperture formed between the ledge and a box body side wall to lock the cover in position over the interior and ledge. Latch means is provided for selectively retaining the locking flap within the aperture.

I claim: 
     
       1. A container comprising: a box body including side walls, a bottom wall defining an interior with said side walls and a ledge connected to at least one of said side walls and extending inwardly over said interior, said ledge and connected side wall defining an aperture therebetween in communication with a recess formed in the connected side wall:   a cover for said box body selectively positionable over said interior and said ledge;   a locking flap secured to said cover adapted for positioning in said aperture when said cover is positioned over said interior and said ledge;   latch means comprising a primary locking tab hingedly connected to said locking flap and movable to project outwardly therefrom to enter said recess and bear against the connected side wall to lock the cover on the box body by selectively retaining said locking flap within said aperture; and   an auxiliary locking tab hingedly connected to said ledge and projecting into said aperture, said auxiliary locking tab adapted to bear outwardly against said primary locking tab when said primary locking tab is in said recess to maintain the locking tab projecting outwardly from said locking flap and in said recess.   
     
     
       2. The container of claim 1 wherein said recess is an opening formed in said side wall and wherein the auxiliary locking tab is in alignment with said opening when bearing against said primary backing tab. 
     
     
       3. The container of claim 1 wherein a hole is formed in said cover, said hole being disposed in registry with said auxiliary locking tab to permit manual manipulation thereof when said cover is positioned over said box extension.